GetTaxBack Guides

Lump-sum withdrawal and tax refund guides

General information about the system, required documents and typical procedures.

Can You Get Back the 20.42% Income Tax Withheld from Your Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment?

A general guide for foreign nationals who received Japan’s pension lump-sum withdrawal payment and had 20.42% income tax withheld. Learn the basic refund process after leaving Japan.

Updated: 2026-06-28